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"Colorado School Access for Emergency Response Grant Program (SAFER)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Colorado School Access for Emergency Response Grant Program (SAFER) is sponsored by Colorado Office of School Safety. The SAFER Program provides funding for interoperable communication hardware, software, equipment maintenance, and training to allow for seamless communications between existing school communications systems and first responder communications systems.
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School Access For Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant | Weapon Detection Grant School Access For Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant School Access For Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Interoperable communication hardware and software Training for seamless school-to-first responder communications Interoperable communication hardware and software Training for seamless school-to-first responder communications School Access For Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Last Updated January 22nd, 2026 School Access For Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Grant The School Access For Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant, administered by the Colorado Office of School Safety, is a state grant program that provides dedicated funding for school safety and security improvements in Colorado.
This program provides a valuable pathway for eligible applicants to secure funding for protective infrastructure, safety training, and security technology upgrades. Eligible uses of School Access For Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant funding include interoperable communication hardware and software, equipment maintenance, and training for seamless school-to-first responder communications.
Application details: deadline: may 13, 2025, 5:00 pm mst, review application guidebook before applying, and forms by applicant type: schools, boces/districts, or public safety communications system owners. This grant program is currently active and accepting applications. Funding for interoperable communications between schools and first responders.
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Deadline: May 13, 2025, 5:00 PM MST Review Application Guidebook before applying Forms by applicant type: Schools, BOCES/Districts, or Public Safety Communications System Owners Technical assistance webinars: April 9, April 14, Q&A April 23, 2025 Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) Program School Access For Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Preventing School Violence Grant Colorado Office of School Safety Interoperable communication hardware and software Training for seamless school-to-first responder communications Detectors Used for Schools and Building Security GXC’s detectors are highly trusted for a wide range of detection needs – here are a few detectors we offer for Schools and Building Security: HI-PE Plus Panel Walkthrough PMD2Plus Elliptic Walkthrough Take Advantage of Michigan's SEC-97 PA144 Funding to Prevent School Shootings Michigan schools have an extra estimated $109/student to invest in school security measures to prevent school shootings.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Schools and districts in Colorado are eligible to leverage SAFER funding to improve communications between them and public safety agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 11, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Colorado School Access for Emergency Response Grant Program (SAFER) is funded by Colorado Office of School Safety. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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